A filter element bubble detection device for an automobile

By designing a bubble detection device with a sensor head and microcontroller in the automotive filter element, the problem of difficulty in detecting bubbles in the automotive filter element is solved, enabling timely detection and convenient maintenance, and ensuring the stability of the oil circuit system.

CN224303561UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29ANHUI GAOBO FILTRATION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI GAOBO FILTRATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Abstract

The utility model relates to automobile filter element bubble detection technical field discloses a kind of automobile filter element bubble detection devices, including filter element, and filter element side wall is provided with detection component, and detection component outer wall is fixed with oil inlet pipe and oil outlet pipe, the utility model is connected in filter element after detection component utilizes external thread and inner pipe thread connection, oil inlet pipe and oil outlet pipe can be connected in the oil circuit system of automobile, when the oil material inside oil inlet pipe and oil outlet pipe appears bubble, data can be sensed by inductive head and data is sent to microcontroller by connecting line, data can be processed by microcontroller and buzz alarm is carried out by buzzer, so that the bubble in the oil material of oil inlet pipe can be detected and warned before entering filter element and after passing through filter element, so that automobile user can find bubble in filter element in time, facilitate timely maintenance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive filter bubble detection technology, specifically an automotive filter bubble detection device. Background Technology

[0002] An automotive oil filter is a crucial component of the engine lubrication system. It is responsible for filtering impurities and contaminants from the engine oil to ensure its cleanliness, effectively reducing engine wear and improving efficiency. By blocking tiny particles and deposits, it protects internal engine components, extends engine life, and ensures proper oil circulation and injection performance.

[0003] The structure of an automotive oil filter mainly consists of a filter housing, filter media, end caps, and sealing rings. During the use of an automotive filter, the presence of air bubbles in the vehicle's oil system can obstruct fluid flow, thereby affecting engine efficiency and system reliability. Furthermore, the prolonged presence of air bubbles in the oil system is not easily detected by the user, potentially leading to oil system malfunctions. Therefore, we propose an automotive filter air bubble detection device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automotive filter bubble detection device to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the presence of bubbles in the automotive oil system is not easy to detect and may lead to system failure over a long period of time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a car filter element bubble detection device, comprising a filter element, a detection component disposed on the side wall of the filter element, an oil inlet pipe and an oil outlet pipe fixedly connected to the outer wall of the detection component, a groove processed on the outer wall of the oil outlet pipe, a detection head one disposed on the side wall of the groove, a detection head two disposed on the outer wall of the oil inlet pipe, a connecting wire disposed on one side wall of the detection head, an adhesive plate disposed on the outer wall of the filter element, a microcontroller and a buzzer electrically connected to the microcontroller disposed on the side wall of the adhesive plate, and a plug connected to the connecting wire disposed on the side wall of the microcontroller.

[0006] Preferably, the outer wall of the detection component is provided with an external thread, and the rear side of the detection component is provided with an internal pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the side wall of the filter element is machined with a connection port and a connection thread groove, and multiple oil outlets are provided between the connection thread groove and the connection port.

[0008] Preferably, the detection head has an insert inside, and a sensing head is embedded on the rear side of the insert.

[0009] Preferably, a washer is provided on the rear side of the detection head, and a connecting ring that fits into the detection head is fixed inside the groove.

[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the insert is provided with mating threads, and the insert has a cylindrical structure.

[0011] Preferably, the adhesive patch has an arc-shaped structure.

[0012] Preferably, the first detection head and the second detection head have a cylindrical structure, and the first detection head is vertically disposed on the outer wall of the oil outlet pipe.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model connects the detection component to the filter element using external and internal threads, allowing the inlet and outlet oil pipes to be connected to the vehicle's fuel system. When air bubbles appear in the fuel inside the inlet and outlet oil pipes, the sensor head detects the data and sends it to the microcontroller via a connecting wire. After processing the data, the microcontroller issues a buzzer warning. This allows for the detection and warning of air bubbles in the fuel before it enters the filter element and after it passes through the filter element, enabling vehicle users to promptly detect air bubbles in the fuel at the filter element and facilitate timely maintenance.

[0015] 2. When installing the first and second detection heads, the first and second detection heads can be rotated with the connecting ring. At this time, the insert enters the oil inlet and oil outlet pipes through the connecting ring. Then, the plugs of the first and second detection heads are connected to the microcontroller in sequence. This allows for convenient installation of the detection device and enables disassembly and replacement of the first and second detection heads when they are damaged, facilitating long-term use and maintenance of the automotive filter bubble detection device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the detection head of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the filter element structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 100, filter element; 101, connector; 102, connecting thread groove; 110, detection assembly; 111, oil inlet pipe; 112, oil outlet pipe; 113, groove; 114, connecting ring; 120, detection head one; 121, connecting wire; 122, plug; 123, detection head two; 124, insert; 125, sensor head; 126, washer; 130, fastening plate; 131, microcontroller; 132, buzzer; 140, external thread; 141, internal pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Example

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 The illustration shows an automotive filter element bubble detection device, including a filter element 100. A detection assembly 110 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the filter element 100. An oil inlet pipe 111 and an oil outlet pipe 112 are tightly welded to the outer wall of the detection assembly 110. A groove 113 is machined on the outer wall of the oil outlet pipe 112. A detection head 120 is disposed on the side wall of the groove 113. A second detection head 123 is disposed on the outer wall of the oil inlet pipe 111. The second detection head 123 has the same structure as the first detection head 120, and the connection structure between the second detection head 123 and the oil outlet pipe 112 is also the same as that of the first detection head 120. The side wall of the first detection head 120 is... A connecting cable 121 is provided for electrical connection to the sensor head 125. An adhesive strip 130 is provided on the outer wall of the filter element 100. The adhesive strip 130 can be a common, thick, and strong adhesive sticker. A microcontroller 131 and a buzzer 132 electrically connected to the microcontroller 131 are provided on the side wall of the adhesive strip 130. The microcontroller 131 can be a commercially available programmable controller. By pre-setting, it can process and identify the data sensed by the sensor head 125 and control the sensor head 125 to provide an alert. A plug 122 connected to the connecting cable 121 is provided on the side wall of the microcontroller 131.

[0024] Specifically, the outer wall of the detection component 110 is provided with an external thread 140 that matches the connecting threaded groove 102, and the rear side of the detection component 110 is provided with an inner pipe 141 that connects to the oil inlet pipe 111.

[0025] Furthermore, the filter element 100 has a connection port 101 and a connection thread groove 102 that are compatible with the inner pipe 141 on its side wall. Multiple oil outlets are provided between the connection thread groove 102 and the connection port 101. The detection assembly 110 has a cavity inside that is compatible with the multiple oil outlets and the oil outlet pipe 112.

[0026] Furthermore, the detection head 120 is equipped with an insert 124 inside, and a sensor head 125 that can contact the oil is embedded on the rear side of the insert 124. The sensor head 125 uses a common photoelectric sensor. The photoelectric sensor works by emitting light and receiving the returned light signal. When there are bubbles in the oil, the light will change due to the refraction and scattering of the bubbles. This change can be detected by the sensor head 125.

[0027] Furthermore, a washer 126 is provided on the rear side of the detection head 120, and a connecting ring 114 that matches the detection head 120 is fixed inside the groove 113.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer wall of the insert 124 is provided with mating threads, and the insert 124 has a cylindrical structure.

[0029] It is worth noting that the adhesive pad 130 has an arc-shaped structure.

[0030] It is worth noting that the first detection head 120 and the second detection head 123 have a cylindrical structure, with the first detection head 120 being vertically installed on the outer wall of the oil outlet pipe 112.

[0031] In addition, all the electrical components and equipment mentioned above use external power sources. The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. Furthermore, the scope of protection of this utility model does not involve improvements to the internal structure and methods.

[0032] Working principle: After the detection component 110 is threaded to the filter element 100 using the external thread 140 and the internal thread 141, the oil inlet pipe 111 and the oil outlet pipe 112 can be connected to the vehicle's fuel system. When air bubbles appear in the fuel inside the oil inlet pipe 111 and the oil outlet pipe 112, the sensor head 125 can detect the data and send it to the microcontroller 131 through the connecting wire 121. After processing the data, the microcontroller 131 can sound an alarm through the buzzer 132. Thus, air bubbles can be detected and warned in the fuel before it enters the filter element and in the fuel after it passes through the filter element, so that the car user can notice them in time. The air bubbles in the oil at the filter element facilitate timely maintenance. When installing the first detection head 120 and the second detection head 123, the first detection head 120 and the second detection head 123 can be rotated with the connecting ring 114. At this time, the insert 124 enters the oil inlet pipe 111 and the oil outlet pipe 112 through the connecting ring 114. Then, the plugs 122 of the first detection head 120 and the second detection head 123 are connected to the microcontroller 131 in sequence. This allows for convenient installation of the detection device and enables disassembly and replacement of the first detection head 120 and the second detection head 123 when they are damaged, facilitating long-term use and maintenance of the automotive filter element air bubble detection device.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for detecting air bubbles in an automotive filter element, comprising a filter element (100), characterized in that: The filter element (100) is provided with a detection component (110) on its side wall. The outer wall of the detection component (110) is fixed with an oil inlet pipe (111) and an oil outlet pipe (112). The outer wall of the oil outlet pipe (112) is machined with a groove (113). The side wall of the groove (113) is provided with a detection head one (120). The outer wall of the oil inlet pipe (111) is provided with a detection head two (123). The side wall of the detection head one (120) is provided with a connecting wire (121). The outer wall of the filter element (100) is provided with a fastening plate (130). The side wall of the fastening plate (130) is provided with a microcontroller (131) and a buzzer (132) electrically connected to the microcontroller (131). The side wall of the microcontroller (131) is provided with a plug (122) connected to the connecting wire (121).

2. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the detection component (110) is provided with an external thread (140), and the rear side of the detection component (110) is provided with an inner pipe (141).

3. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter element (100) has a connection port (101) and a connection thread groove (102) machined on its side wall, and multiple oil outlets are provided between the connection thread groove (102) and the connection port (101).

4. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection head (120) has an insert (124) inside, and a sensor head (125) is embedded on the rear side of the insert (124).

5. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A washer (126) is provided on the rear side of the detection head (120), and a connecting ring (114) that matches the detection head (120) is fixed inside the groove (113).

6. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The insert (124) has a mating thread on its outer wall and is cylindrical in shape.

7. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adhesive patch (130) has an arc-shaped structure.

8. The automotive filter bubble detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first detection head (120) and the second detection head (123) are cylindrical in shape, and the first detection head (120) is vertically arranged on the outer wall of the oil outlet pipe (112).